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Police log for March 6–17, 2026

March 19, 2026

March 6

South Great Road (8:12am) — An officer assisted with a disabled vehicle. The vehicle was moved off the roadway to a nearby parking lot where the operator waited for a tow.

Hanscom Vandenberg Gate (1:43pm) — An officer remained in the area for a scheduled civil protest.

March 7

Old County Road (10:15am) — An officer checked the area for a report of a vehicle parked on the side of the road. The area was checked but the vehicle was gone on arrival.

March 8

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (3:09pm) — Officers assisted the Massachusetts State Police with a motor vehicle crash on Route 2 east.

Mary’s Way (3:43pm) — An officer spoke with an individual who reported a possible online fraud/scam.

Care Dimensions (11:15pm) — An officer spoke to an individual regarding a possible follow-up investigation.

March 9

Juniper Ridge Road (4:00pm) — An officer assisted two drivers with a minor motor vehicle crash after a vehicle failed to yield and struck another. There were no reported injuries. Both vehicles were driven from the scene.

Stonehedge Road (9:33am) — Firefighters responded for a simultaneous report of smoke coming from a home and a possible furnace blowback. It was confirmed to be a blowback; however, Fire Department gas meters found the home charged with carbon monoxide and unfortunately, no CO detectors were present. All residents were safe and firefighters mechanically ejected the CO from the home.

March 10

Concord Road (2:04pm) — Officers were called to a sick raccoon by Marconi’s Auto. The animal was put down.

North Commons (3:47pm and 8:30pm) — Officers responded to the area for an ongoing situation.

Sandy Pond Road (1:15pm) — Police and fire units responded to the area for a one-car crash into a utility pole. The vehicle was towed from the scene and there were no reported injuries.

March 11

Wells Road (12:30am) — An officer spoke with a caller regarding reported suspicious circumstances.

South Great Road (9:57pm) — Several callers reported hearing gunshots in the area. An officer confirmed that the noise (not gunshots) was coming from a construction company doing work on South Great Road.

March 12

Lincoln Road (8:16am) — Several callers reported a two-vehicle crash on Lincoln Road at Pierce Hill. One of the drivers was cited for failing to yield. There were no reported injuries and both vehicles were towed from the scene.

North Great Road (3:12pm) — Police and fire units responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of North Great Road and Bedford Road when a vehicle failed to yield and struck another. There were no reported injuries and both vehicles were able to be driven from the scene.

Concord Road (9:16pm) — Several calls were received for a deceased animal in the roadway. The DPW was notified.

March 13

Bedford Lane (10:28am) — An officer checked the area for a reported suspicious vehicle. The vehicle was gone on arrival.

March 14

Heritage Road, Hanscom AFB (9:07am) — Officers assisted the Hanscom Air Force Security Forces and Massachusetts State Police with a missing person. The missing person was located safe several hours later.

March 15

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (12:13pm) — The fire department responded to a report of smoke in the area. The smoke was discovered to be coming from a nearby controlled and permitted burn.

March 16

Lincoln Road (5:53am) — Several motorists report the railroad gates were malfunctioning. An officer responded and monitored several cycles. Keolis was notified.

Sunnyside Lane (4:19pm) — An officer spoke with a person regarding an incident occurring in another jurisdiction.

Silver Hill (3:48am) — Due to the weather, several downed trees were blocking the roadway. The DPW was notified to remove them.

Twin Pond Lane (10:02am) — A caller reported an issue with the locking mechanism on their door. The caller was advised to contact a locksmith.

The Commons of Lincoln (3:49pm) — A caller reported a past civil issue and requested the police not become involved.

Smith Hill Road (11:02pm) — The fire department responded to a residence for the report of an issue with a buried electrical line. The residential power was shut off and an electrician was caller to the scene.

March 17

South Great Road (1:29pm) — A caller reported a low-hanging wire near the roadway. The wire was not interfering with vehicular or pedestrian traffic but Eversource was notified.

Wells Road (11:45am) — A caller spoke with an officer regarding suspicious activity.

Goose Pond Road (8:52pm) — A caller spoke with an officer regarding unwanted emails.

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